How this trust score was computed
Trust blends alignment (40%): does the outlet rank games the way players do; decoded accuracy (30%): after translating the outlet's own scale habits (a '7/10 means mediocre' scale is decoded, not punished), how well its reviews predict player sentiment; and player-side (30%): on games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, whose side it took. Recent reviews weigh more (2-year half-life), and the blend is shrunk toward a neutral prior (60) so small samples can't peg the scale. Player quality is launch-window Steam sentiment, so outlets aren't punished for reviewing a launch build that later got patched.
Controversy record: on 13 games where press consensus and players sharply disagreed, this reviewer sided with players 5 times.
Computed 4m ago · full methodology →
Outlet vs. players
Each dot is a game both this outlet and players scored. The dashed line is perfect agreement: dots above it mean the outlet was more generous than players, below it more harsh.
Biggest disagreements with players
The receipts: games where this outlet's verdict landed furthest from player sentiment.
- -17Black Myth: Wukongoutlet 75 · players 92 · Aug 2024
- +23EA SPORTS FC™ 26outlet 70 · players 47 · Oct 2025
- -21Resident Evil Requiemoutlet 70 · players 91 · Feb 2026
- +23Dune: Awakeningoutlet 80 · players 57 · Jul 2025
- -22Stellar Blade™outlet 65 · players 87 · Jul 2025
- +16Dragon's Dogma 2outlet 80 · players 64 · Mar 2024
- -22PRAGMATAoutlet 70 · players 92 · Apr 2026
- -20Persona 3 Reloadoutlet 70 · players 90 · Feb 2024
- -17Hades IIoutlet 75 · players 92 · Sep 2025
- +19God of War Ragnarökoutlet 95 · players 76 · Sep 2024
Recent reviews (54 tracked)
- 85Assassin's Creed Black Flag ResyncedJul 8, 2026 · Mehmet Tezcan
“I am a gamer who found hope with Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced. Huge thanks to everyone who contributed to its creation, and to all the players who will experience it: enjoy!”
read full review ↗ - 87007 First LightJun 5, 2026 · Poyraz Akyol
“Everything the game offers feels solid, polished, and full of character. It is clear from every detail that the people behind this game have read the books, watched the films, and more importantly, understood why both of them matter. If this is the beginning of Bond’s new era in video games, the future looks very bright.”
read full review ↗ - 87Forza Horizon 6May 26, 2026 · Poyraz Akyol
“Forza Horizon has been a beloved series for many years, and it’s also one of my personal favorites that has consistently stayed at the top. Especially if you enjoy racing games, this is definitely a game you shouldn’t miss. Because right now, it’s the most refined, most entertaining, and largest racing game you can find on the market. With its pure driving enjoyment, unique Japanese atmosphere, and seemingly endless pool of content, it stands as an undisputed leader.”
read full review ↗ - 75REPLACEDMay 10, 2026 · Ali Can Bartu Sakarya
“It’s clear that Replaced is one of the most visually impressive games of the year. In fact, it’s one of the best-looking games in its entire genre.”
read full review ↗ - 80MixtapeMay 8, 2026 · Tunahan İbiş
“In a game industry where everything is changing one way or another and undergoing a fundamental paradigm shift, Beethoven & Dinosaur deserves praise for taking an active role in this transformation instead of taking refuge in the comfort of uniformity. Mixtape stands as an important example of how independent game development, with the right project management, can achieve both cinematic creativity and a modest, heartfelt style of storytelling at the same time.”
read full review ↗ - 70PRAGMATAApr 23, 2026 · Tunahan İbiş
“In an industry where everything feels increasingly homogenized and repetitive, Pragmata stands out as a breath of fresh air — a game that feels both familiar and entirely new at the same time. With its innovative gameplay, consistently engaging pacing, gameplay loop that constantly keeps the player on their toes, and lovable characters, it’s safe to say that Capcom has created a promising new franchise.”
read full review ↗ - 60MarathonMar 30, 2026 · Poyraz Akyol
“If you have a group of three friends and want to experience PvP action in a retro-futuristic world, Marathon will likely provide plenty of enjoyable moments. However, if you’re expecting the same level of content richness we know from Halo and Destiny, then I don’t think Marathon is the right game for you.”
read full review ↗ - 55REANIMALMar 1, 2026 · Poyraz Akyol
“Reanimal is a remarkably unique production in terms of creativity and horror design. Its outstanding art direction and striking visual vision will undoubtedly stay in my mind for a long time. Unfortunately, those are not the only things that will remain memorable about the game. If you are expecting a title from the former Little Nightmares team where every element works in harmony, the story steadily escalates, and the finale leaves you genuinely surprised, then in my opinion, this is not the game you are looking for.”
read full review ↗ - 70Resident Evil RequiemFeb 28, 2026 · Tunahan İbiş
“Resident Evil Requiem is an enjoyable sequel that successfully blends the different gameplay styles Capcom has developed over the years into a single cohesive experience. It is also likely the highest-production example of the survival horror genre to date. While its expensive development process clearly shows through strengths such as smooth optimization, innovative gameplay mechanics, and intricate level design, the game still carries some of the series’ familiar weaknesses, particularly in pacing and screenplay writing. Bringing together both old and new generations of players, Resident Evil Requiem feels like a celebration of everything the franchise has offered so far. Despite its flaws, it ultimately succeeds as an exciting experiment within today’s increasingly soulless gaming industry.”
read full review ↗ - 75Nioh 3Feb 6, 2026 · Poyraz Akyol
“Nioh 3 is not an entirely new product, but it delivers the cleanest and most refined version of everything its predecessors established. The game feels like a well-crafted culmination of all the experience Team Ninja has gained from Nioh, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, Rise of the Ronin, and Ninja Gaiden. Although its open-world design occasionally becomes repetitive and the world itself can feel lifeless, the game manages to cover many of these shortcomings with its satisfying and deep combat mechanics, extensive build variety, and the Style Shift system. Nioh 3 also serves as another reminder of just how masterful Team Ninja is when it comes to creating action games.”
read full review ↗ - 50Call of Duty®: Black Ops 7Nov 27, 2025 · Poyraz Akyol
“Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 shows that the Call of Duty franchise is becoming increasingly lazy instead of truly innovating. Its use of AI-generated elements and the endgame mode added merely to stretch the campaign are some of the clearest examples of this approach. Relying heavily on the power of the brand name and the massive fanbase it has built over the years, the company chooses to play things extremely safe. A messy story, a bloated experience that barely feels like a proper single-player game, and a multiplayer mode that is enjoyable at best — that is ultimately the clearest summary of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.”
read full review ↗ - 90DispatchNov 16, 2025 · Poyraz Akyol
“Dispatch is a fantastic game. With its masterfully written story, colorful cast of characters, and sharp sense of humor, it stands as one of the best interactive games made in recent years. If you’ve been missing this genre, it is absolutely a title you should try without a second thought.”
read full review ↗ - 70EA SPORTS FC™ 26Oct 20, 2025 · Poyraz Akyol
“Unless you are a huge fan of football games, I have to say that this is not a game worth its extremely high price tag. Electronic Arts continues to benefit from being the only developer producing a major high-budget football title on the market, but hopefully next year the company will pay closer attention to real players’ feedback and deliver a more polished and advanced experience.”
read full review ↗ - 80Dying Light: The BeastSep 30, 2025 · Poyraz Akyol
“Dying Light: The Beast is essentially a hybrid experience that borrows the mechanics of the second game while embracing the atmosphere of the first. By combining the strongest aspects of both titles, the developers have managed to create a solid overall package. In fact, the one thing almost nobody could criticize about the second game was its parkour mechanics, and those elements remain one of the biggest strengths here as well.”
read full review ↗ - 75Hades IISep 28, 2025 · Furkan Ahmet Özkırış
“Supergiant Games seems somewhat reluctant to take major risks with Hades II following the success of the first game, instead choosing to continue refining the elements the studio already excels at. However, by reducing or altering some of the aspects the original handled better, the sequel struggles to demonstrate enough meaningful growth and evolution after a five-year wait. Hades II is certainly not a bad game, and fans of the first title will still enjoy returning to its gameplay loop time and time again. Still, after such a long development period, not encountering a significantly more ambitious or polished sequel may leave some players disappointed.”
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